Cocaine, Marijuana Seized, 3 Arrested In Easton Raid

December 11, 1990|The Morning Call

Three Easton residents have been arrested at their home on Northampton Street and charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana.

Police Detective Lt. William Howey said the three -- Ronald Rumbold, 42, Pauline Counterman, 65, and Donna Counterman, 27, all of 610 Northampton St. -- were arrested Friday night after the police entered the home with a search warrant.

Howey said nine packets each of marijuana and cocaine were found, along with a scale and packaging materials.

The three were arraigned before District Justice Michael Koury of Wilson on charges of possession and possession with intent to deliver the drugs, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal conspiracy. They were committed to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $10,000 bail each.

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday before District Justice Joseph N. Leo of Easton.